Fruit & nut cake

What is a good alternative to a breakfast cereal or porridge? If you like sweet for breakfast then my answer is: Cake. Not that it has to be a large piece with whipped cream. I am looking for something healthy that gives me an energy boost for the day.

Today I tried out a wholegrain recipe with nuts and a lot of fruit. Delicious it was. Top it up with butter, jam or honey and a coffee and I guarantee you an excellent start into the day!

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cloves and salt.

Add the hazelnuts, brown sugar and raisins.

Cut the preserved fruit into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl.

Pour in the buttermilk and water bit by bit and stir well. The dough should not be too liquid.

Mix in the egg.

Transfer the dough into a baking pan and drizzle with sugar.

Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes.

Tip: If you experience difficulty finding fruit in sirup use dried fruit instead and leave it in a bowl with warm water for about 30 min before adding it to the dough. That way you allow the fruit to absorb water and it gets softer. Fruit in sirup is a delicacy in countries like Greece where the mild climate lets fruit grow in abundance. The sirup preserves the fruit and gives it a very juicy and sweet taste.